George Wright

Episode 493 – Christmas Time Is Here

Its Christmas all the way this week as Damon features festive sounds, past and present

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Music Played

We Need A Little ChristmasRon RhodeReiny Delzer Residence Bismarck, North Dakota (ND)

4/27 Wurlitzer		Roxy Productions (RP-106-CD)1993
Brazilian Sleigh Bells Tony FenelonFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive (N.O)1981
Christmas Fantasy (arr. L Anderson)Gerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, Londo

5c/17 Compton		TOEnc Archive (N.O)1971
Santa Claus Is Coming To TownGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		Dot Records (DLP 25479)1962
ToylandRobinson CleaverGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Brusnwick Ltd (LA 8688)
Rudolph The Red Nosed ReindeerReginald DixonTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Readers Digest (2-769-0-1)1968
The Snow WaltzArnold LoxamRufforth

3/9 Compton		Barrie Davenport (DAV036)1993
Jingle Bell Rock/Rockin Around The Christmas TreeRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Wolfe Productions (WPCD 06)2002

Episode 489 – Time For John’s Archive

On this week’s show John Leeming is at the microphone with another show packed of materials from the archive!

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Music Played

From This Moment OnDave JunchenTower Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA

5/28 Möller		Private recording (John Smallwood)c1984
Love Walked In/Slow Boat to ChinaJackie BrownGranada Theatre, North Cheam

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private recording (Harry Jupp)1965
Crackin’ CornAndrew FennerGranada Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames

3c/10 Wurlitzer		Private recording (Harry Jupp)1965
I Remember YouNick OlsenOdeon Cinema, Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer		Private recording (BBC, Geoff Day)1967
CarefreeJim RoseveareParamount Theatre Oakland, CA

4/27 Wurlitzer		Private recording (Dick Clay)1983
Let’s Fall in LoveJoe MelanderJack Leynnwood residence, California

2/8 hybrid		Concert Recording (CR0004)c1968
PatriciaRobinson CleaverSundown (Regal) theatre, Edmonton

4/14 Christie		Amberlee Records (AML309)1976
Swinging SleighbellsStanley TudorGaumont Cinema, Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Private recording (BBC, Bill Ravenall)1965
September SongGeorge WrightPasadena Studio

3/28 Wurlitzer		Private recording (KCBS Radio)c1960

Episode 485 – Organ Plus

This week Damon features the organ plus a multitude of other instruments and artists.

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Music Played

I Got RhythmSimon Gledhill & The New Foxtrot SerenadersMusical Museum, Brentford

3/12 Wurlitzer		New Foxtrot Serenaders Productions (NFS CD006)2017
Deep PurpleNigel Ogden & John RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		NDO Project (CD 207)2018
Stella By StarlightPierre Palla & Bep RowoldAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording1966
Ghost Riders In The SkyLyn Larsen & Tony FenelonDendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia

3/15 Wurlitzer		Essential Records (ERS 1008)
Walkin’ By the RiverDick Stewart, George Wright, Trefoni Rizzi, Raymond Clevenger, Verlye Mills, Sam Cheifetz, William HamiltonRichard Vaughn Studio Organ, Hollywood CA

5/21 Wurlitzer		Hi-Fi Records (R-401)1955
I Can’t Get Started With YouAshley Miller & Joseph ScannellaWar Memorial NJ

3/16 Möller		Midnight Productions Inc (MPI-042)1997
Slaughter On 10th AvenueBuddy Cole & The Monty Kelly OrchestraBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Alshire International (S-5288)1965

Episode 468 – Small Wonders

On this week’s show we hand the spot to a new guest presenter; Robert Hope-Jones – yes you did read that correctly! He’s focusing on those small wonders of the organ world.

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Music Played

Take the A-TrainGeorge WrightRialto Theatre Pasadena, CA

2/10 Wurlitzer		Banda Records (BA 109759)1997
Love IsRonald CurtisDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton		Crystal (CRY 3017)1968
Sleepy LagoonBuddy Cole Buddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3-9 Robert Morton		Capital Records (H 206)1946
I Wish I Were in Love AgainJohn LauterRedford Theatre, Detroit

3-10 Barton		Private Recording (Steve Worthington)2004
Castles in SpainDavid ShepherdRex cinema, Stratford, London

2/7 Wurlitzer		Amberlee (AML 303X)1972
Time on My HandsDudley SavageABC Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Private Recording (As Prescribed-BBC)1975
I’m Beginning to see the lightNigel OgdenAstra Theatre Llandudno

3/8Christie		Cinema Organ Society (COS101)1983
It’s MagicJim MelanderJack Lenwood’s residence, CA

2/8 Hybrid Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR 0004)1966
Her Name is MaryMark LaflinSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall

3/7 Compton		Cinema Organ Society (COS131)2018
Moanin’Bryan RodwellCapitol Cinema, Aberdeen

3/8 Compton		Aberdeen Theatre Organ Trust (ATOTC 2)1990
If I Had YouJackie BrownGranada Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1968

Episode 459 – They Can’t Take That Away From Me

Damon indulges himself this week with some current favourite tracks this week!

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Music Played

The CharlestonBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		Music Palace Productions (MPP-1002)
Jitterbug WaltzDave WickerhamJohn Dickinson High School, Wilmington DE

3/66 Kimball		Dickinson Theatre Organ Society (DTOS901)2000
Empty Saddles In The Old CoralVic HammettGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Audicord (ACD 232)1980
Dancing In The DarkJim RoseveareParamount Oakland CA

4/27 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1983
Plink, Plank, PlunkPierre PallaAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording1958
They Can’t Take That Away From MeBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Doric Recording (DO 1421)1980
Time WasKeith BeckinghamTown Hall Clydebank

3/13 Wurlitzer		Chow Productions (COCD102)2004
Rhumba: Close Your Eyes/History Of LovePhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD125)2006
Three Coins In The FountainReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		One-Up (EMI Records) (OU 2132)1976
Something’s Gotta GiveGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		Westlake Productions/BANDA CD (BA-520042)2004

Episode 457 – The Rustle Of Spring

Theres an air of spring about – well at least there is on this weeks show!

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Music Played

Spring, Spring, SpringMark LaflinSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		TOEnc Recording2016
The Last SpringDavid GrayDennis Unk Residence, Erie PA

3/21 Wurlitzer		Dennis Unks2017
On A Spring NoteJohn AtwellCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/25 Wurlitzer		JAmusic (JAM103)1995
It Might As Well Be SpringMichael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer		Merlin Productions2012
The Rustle Of SpringReginald FoortFoort Touring Organ

5/27 Möller		Piping Hot (PH2006)2000
Sweeden In SpringtimeGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton		Private Recording (H.R Hart Collection)
Spring Is HereBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)1963
Spring FeverGeorge WrightHollywood Philharmonic Organ at George Wright Residence, Hollywood

4/28 Wurlitzer		BANDA CD (DIDX 3322)1988

Episode 452 – Meet the Ladies

As its international women’s day next Tuesday, Damon celebrates some of the ladies of song on this week’s show!

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Music Played

Lulu’s Back In TownMark HermanAlabama Theatre, Birmingham AL

4/29 Wurlitzer		Alabama Chapter ATOS (ALA-1783-09)2009
ClareBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Doric Recording (DO 1421)1980
The Girl From IpanemaSimon GledhillBurtey Fen Collection

2/9 Wurlitzer		Burtey Fen Collection (BFC003)2004
RubyGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		Westlake Productions/BANDA CD (BA-520042)2004
Girl TalkJohn SengSt. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL

4/23 Howell-Wurlitzer		Hot Pipes (HO3001)2017
Nancy (With The Laughing Face)Michael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer		Merlin Productions2012
NicolaGeorge BlackmoreGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (H.R Hart Collection)1963
LauraJoseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		PYE Records (NSPL 18261)1968
LouiseBryan RodwellGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Ventures In Sound (VIS-B3)

Episode 450 – Splanky!

This show is called Splanky, give it a listen to find out why!

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Music Played

SplankyMichael WooldridgeGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 218)1995
VolareLyn LarsenOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/78 Wurlitzer		Musical Contrasts Inc (MCI-211)2000
Catch A Falling StarBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		WJV Productions, Inc (WJVCD-107)1996
Twilight TimeArnold LoxamThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Thursford Enterprises (TE 01)1977
Gigi Selection: Gigi/I Remember It Well/The Night They Invented Champagne/Thank Heaven For Little GirlsRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Wolfe Productions (WPCD 05)2002
Some Enchanted EveningGeorge WrightRichard Vaughn Studio Organ, Hollywood CA

5/21 Wurlitzer		Hi-Fi-Records
Record (R-716)		1958
SugartimeDwight BeachamGW4 Allen OrganAllen Organ Company (AOC P/N 031-2008)1998

Episode 442 – White Christmas

This week Damon continues with more festive favourites which need no introduction!

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Music Played

Jingle BellsGeorge WrightRichard Vaughn Studio Organ, Hollywood CA

5/21 Wurlitzer		Hi-Fi Records (R-706)1955
White ChristmasReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Readers Digest (2-769-0-1)1968
Santa Claus Is Coming To TownTom HazletonNethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, Los Angeles CA

4/74 Wurlitzer		Klavier Records International Inc (KD-77030)2000
Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasJackie BrownGranada, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR-S070)1969
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Eddie Dunstedter & The Jingle-Bells OrchestraGulbransen Theatre (Electronic) OrganMusic For Pleasure Ltd (MFP 1174)1965
Mele KalikimakaMark HermanNathan Barr Studio, Tarzana, Los Angeles CA

3/19 Wurlitzer		YouTube2020
The Christmas WaltzMark LaflinOrgan Theatre, St. Albans

3/6 Rutt		TOEnc Recording 2016
The Christmas SongRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Wolfe Productions (WPCD 06)2002
Sleigh RidePhil KelsallThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Thursford Enterprises Ltd (TECD 27)1997

Episode 425 – Random Numbers

On this week’s show John Leeming let his computer choose random numbers this week and from that he selected corresponding LP to create the music for this weeks show!

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Music Played

From This Moment OnBilly NalleCentury II Wichita

4/36 Wurlitzer		Wichita Theatre Organ, Inc (1458)1978
DestinyJoseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		Marble Arch Records. (MALS 1255)1970
Lady Is A TrampGeorge WrightFox San Francisco CA

4/36 Wurlitzer		Doric Recording (DO 1417)1978
September In The RainEverett NourseFox San Francisco CA

4/36 Wurlitzer		Doric Recordings (DO 1406)1974
Cheek To CheekDolton McAlpinParamount Theatre, Baton Rouge, LA

2/6 Robert-Morton		Concert Recording (CR-0076)1969
Blue PreludeBill ThomsonRialto, South Pasadena, CA

2/10 Wurlitzer 		Lift Music Company (BT 1002)1964
Doll DanceReginald FoortMosque Theatre, Richmond, VA

3/17 Wurlitzer		Cook Laboratories inc (1059x)1956
Moon RiverLenny Dee Studio recording Hammond + comboBrunswick Records (STA 8578)1964
Sambalina Vic HammettTown Hall, Buckingham

3/10 Wurlitzer		Saga Records (SOC 1037)1967
Sounds Of WonderLyn LarsenJohn Dickinson High School, Wilmington DE

3/24 Kimball		Swartwout Productions (DTOS-1001)1971